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AK57 ZGS

2007 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,782 mi
Last recorded106,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ZGS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (cracking\perishing) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper (re-secured exhaust silencer heat shield)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both Offside and Nearside inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 101,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (outer face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (tried to replace bulb / bulb holder heavily corroded) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,656 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 97,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (lower coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (replaced bulbs) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 92,523 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (outer face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()

Fail 30 May 2022 92,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (worn on inner edge 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (devoid of tread on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (outer face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 87,694 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both offside and nearside) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (both offside and nearside inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,541 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside tyres showing abnormal tread wear

•various aerodynamically sculptured under body protection panels fitted to the vehicle which restricts the view to certain items

Fail 19 Apr 2018 76,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside tyres showing abnormal tread wear

•various aerodynamically sculptured under body protection panels fitted to the vehicle which restricts the view to certain items

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

No smoke reading(clean engine)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

No smoke reading(clean engine)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,448 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

No smoke reading(Clean engine)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 60,448 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

No smoke reading(Clean engine)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 57,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,417 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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AK57 ZGS is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 71,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 ZGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK57 ZGS is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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